King of Comedy

R.E.M.
Monster (1994)
Moderate 108 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Processed, mechanical staccato vocals create a distorted, ironic distance with skewed audio textures; campy glam production evokes hazy, super-saturated colors without extreme harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Ironic alternative rock track critiquing fame, showmanship, and commodification through distorted vocals and glam-infused production on R.E.M.'s Monster album.

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Moods: introspective, ironic, rebellious

Traditions: alternative rock, glam rock

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